Today we are going to look

at the life cycle of a frog. This diagram

shows the different stages of

development.

Let’s have a closer look.

Frog Spawn

Frogs lay their eggs in water or

wet places.

A floating clump of eggs is called

frog spawn.    

These are my babies. They are

like eggs but they have a special

name. They are called Frog Spawn.

Tadpole

The tadpole has a long tail, and lives

in the water.

It must rely on its camouflage to

protect it.

The tadpoles also face danger by being eaten by

other water animals. 

Growing bigger

After about five weeks the tadpole begins to change.

It starts to grow hind legs. Behind its head, bulges

appear where the front legs are growing and its tail

becomes smaller. 

Lungs begin to develop, preparing the frog for its

life on land.

  

Froglet

A young frog

Over time, the tadpole becomes even more froglike.  It has shed its skin and lips. Its

mouth widens, and it loses its horny jaws. The tail becomes much smaller, and the legs

grow. Its lungs begin to work.

An adult frog

Eleven weeks after the egg was laid, a fully developed frog with lungs, legs, and no tail

emerges from the water.

This frog will live mostly on land, with occasional swims. The tiny frogs begin to eat

insects and worms. 

Eventually, it will find a mate. The female lays the eggs, the male fertilizes them, and the

whole process begins again.

Let’s have one last look at the life cycle of a frog.

I hope you understand my

life cycle. See ya!